Old Maps of Dayton Township, Michigan for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Dayton Township with 44 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Dayton Township has changed over the decades.


Dayton Township, MI maps

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  1. 1931 Map of Walkerville SE
    1931 Map of Walkerville SE
    1931 Walkerville SE
    1931 Print · USGS
    Oceana County is shown in the early 1930s as a land of small farms and rural school districts centered around the village of Hesperia. Genealogists can trace family roots through a dense network of local schools including Cushman Sch and Sturtevant Sch along the White River.

  2. 1954 Map of Milwaukee, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Milwaukee, 1967 Print
    1954 Milwaukee
    1967 Print · USGS
    Coastal life and maritime commerce across Lake Michigan are seen here during the mid-fifties, bridging Wisconsin's industrial hubs and Michigan's timberlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Grand Trunk Western and find long-established ports like Ludington, Port Washington, and Muskegon.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Midland, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Midland, 1967 Print
    1954 Midland
    1967 Print · USGS
    Mid-Michigan at the peak of the post-war era shows a landscape balancing industrial growth in Midland with the deep timberlands of the Manistee National Forest. Researchers can trace the legacy of the timber and rail era along the Pennsylvania RR or find family roots in river towns like Chesaning and Big Rapids.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Midland
    1958 Map of Midland
    1958 Midland
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Michigan in the late fifties is captured here during a period of transition for its university towns and industrial hubs. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lines through old rail-stop towns like Breckenridge and Chesaning or locate property near the Muskegon River and Prairie Farm.

  5. 1958 Map of Milwaukee
    1958 Map of Milwaukee
    1958 Milwaukee
    1958 Print · USGS
    The shorelines of Lake Michigan in the late fifties reveal a landscape of bustling ferry ports and growing industrial suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the Chesapeake & Ohio and locate landmarks such as Little Sable Point and Holy Cross Church.

  6. 1958 Map of Hesperia, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Hesperia, 1959 Print
    1958 Hesperia
    1959 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Oceana and Newaygo counties are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of dense woodlots and glacial lakes. Genealogists can trace family names through rural landmarks like Indian Cem, Newman Sch, and the village of Walkerville.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1958 Map of Twin Lake, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Twin Lake, 1960 Print
    1958 Twin Lake
    1960 Print · USGS
    Muskegon County in the late fifties shows a landscape of dense lake-country and growing crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts at St Michaels Sch or find family plots at Blue Lake Cem and Horton Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Fremont, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Fremont, 1960 Print
    1958 Fremont
    1960 Print · USGS
    Newaygo County's transition from forest to farmland is visible in this mid-century survey of the Muskegon River valley. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like the Danish Ch, Reeman Cem, and more than twenty localized schoolhouses.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1959 Map of Midland
    1959 Map of Midland
    1959 Midland
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Michigan comes alive in this survey of the central Lower Peninsula, from the streets of Grand Rapids to the Houghton Lake timberlands. Genealogists and rail fans can trace the Ann Arbor RR and Chesapeake and Ohio RR through towns like Big Rapids and Mount Pleasant.

  10. 1959 Map of White Cloud, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of White Cloud, 1960 Print
    1959 White Cloud
    1960 Print · USGS
    Newaygo County in the late fifties is a landscape of glacial lakes and dense timber, anchored by the rail hub of White Cloud. Genealogists can trace rural family life through landmarks like Donahue Sch, East Denver Ch, and the isolated community of Woodland Park.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1966 Map of Midland
    1966 Map of Midland
    1966 Midland
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central Michigan in the mid-1960s shows a landscape of growing manufacturing hubs and active resource extraction. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Grand Trunk Western or locate family-named landmarks near Oil wells and the Muskegon River.

  12. 1976 Map of White Cloud SW
    1976 Map of White Cloud SW
    1976 White Cloud SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Newaygo County is captured during the mid-seventies in this detailed aerial perspective of the rural Michigan landscape. Researchers can trace the exact footprint of the settlement at Aetna and study the intricate winding path of the local river system.

  13. 1976 Map of Hersperia SE
    1976 Map of Hersperia SE
    1976 Hersperia SE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Oceana County territory is captured in high-altitude detail during the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of rural agriculture and river life. Genealogists and local historians can trace the exact 1976 footprint of Hesperia and the surrounding farmsteads.

  14. 1976 Map of Twin Lake NE
    1976 Map of Twin Lake NE
    1976 Twin Lake NE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Muskegon County farmland and small settlements are captured from above in the mid-1970s just as these rural communities were evolving. Genealogists and land researchers can trace the exact 1976 footprints of Holton, Brunswick, and Reeman.

  15. 1982 Map of Muskegon
    1982 Map of Muskegon
    1982 Muskegon
    1982 Print · USGS
    The West Michigan shoreline during the early eighties shows a bustling industrial and maritime landscape centered on Muskegon Lake and Grand Haven. Researchers can trace rail history along the Grand Trunk Western or locate local landmarks like Oakwood Cem and Cloverville.

  16. 1983 Map of Ludington, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Ludington, 1984 Print
    1983 Ludington
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Michigan shoreline during the early eighties comes alive in this survey of the dunes and woodlands. Trace the Chesapeake and Ohio rail route through Ludington and Hart, or find family landmarks like Meisenheimer Corners and Wiley.

  17. 1984 Map of Big Rapids
    1984 Map of Big Rapids
    1984 Big Rapids
    1984 Print · USGS
    Mid-Michigan in the mid-eighties shows a balance of deep-woods conservation and riverfront industry centered on the Muskegon River. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-town development along the Chesapeake and Ohio or locate family sites near Idlewild, Reed City, and Forest Hill Cem.

  18. 1985 Map of Fremont
    1985 Map of Fremont
    1985 Fremont
    1985 Print · USGS
    Newaygo County in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of glacial lakes and small-town growth around Fremont. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Maple Grove Cemetery or the rural settlement of Bishop near the Muskegon River.

  19. 1985 Map of Holton
    1985 Map of Holton
    1985 Holton
    1985 Print · USGS
    The borders of Muskegon, Oceana, and Newaygo counties meet here in the mid-1980s, centered on the settlement of Holton. Researchers can trace local family lineages through St Micheals Ch, Evans Cem, and the rural community at Brunswick.

  20. 1985 Map of Cedar Springs
    1985 Map of Cedar Springs
    1985 Cedar Springs
    1985 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Grand Rapids metro area meet the forests of the Manistee during the mid-eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Grand Trunk Western RR through Sparta or locate rural landmarks near Cedar Springs and Rockford.

  21. 1985 Map of Dayton Center
    1985 Map of Dayton Center
    1985 Dayton Center
    1985 Print · USGS
    Newaygo County's wooded interiors and glacial lake districts are captured here during the mid-eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural crossroads of Aetna and Dayton Center or follow the route of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.

  22. 1985 Map of Hesperia
    1985 Map of Hesperia
    1985 Hesperia
    1985 Print · USGS
    Hesperia and the White River valley are documented here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the intersection of village life and Michigan's timber and forest lands. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate family-named sites like Blodgett Lake and Newell Lake.

  23. 1986 Map of Cedar Springs, 1989 Print
    1986 Map of Cedar Springs, 1989 Print
    1986 Cedar Springs
    1989 Print · USGS
    The northern suburbs of Grand Rapids meet the Manistee National Forest in the mid-1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-side growth of Howard City, Rockford, and Greenville along the C & O RR and Flat River.

  24. 1991 Map of Big Rapids
    1991 Map of Big Rapids
    1991 Big Rapids
    1991 Print · USGS
    West Michigan’s river valleys and timberlands are charted here during the early nineties, centered on the Big Rapids corridor. Researchers can trace the path of the C & O RR through settlements like Reed City, Baldwin, and White Cloud.

  25. 2011 Map of Fremont, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Fremont, 2011 Print
    2011 Fremont
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Dayton Township, including Fremont, Ashland Township, and other nearby areas

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